Show Review: Aly & AJ deliver folk-tinged nostalgia in Phoenix
Two decades (!) after Into the Rush introduced Aly & AJ as not only actresses but also talented musicians, the sisters returned to Phoenix for a Celebrity Theatre show that delivered comfort, nostalgia, and curiosity for what comes next. The duo opened with a handful of songs from Silver Deliverer, easing into their set with […]
Show Review: Durry delivers nostalgia and authenticity in Phoenix
For Austin Durry, music was always the end goal — he was in a series of “failed punk bands”, as he jokes, and nothing stuck until he brought his sister Taryn on board. The result is Durry, a duo that already feels like a cult favorite based on the crowd that packed Phoenix’s Crescent Ballroom […]
Show Review: Crescent Ballroom hosts indie excellence with Mo Lowda & the Humble
Crescent Ballroom was sold out on Saturday night for a double bill of indie excellence. San Francisco’s French Cassettes opened the evening with sharp melodies and smooth harmonies, delivering a set that was both playful and polished. Their songs carried a brightness that immediately set the tone, and their natural chemistry on stage made their […]
Show Review: The Band CAMINO heats up Marquee Theatre with sunny fall tour
Riding the high of their summer release, The Band CAMINO are back on the road for The NeverAlways Tour with almost monday and newcomer ALINA, stopping through Tempe on Tuesday night for a night full of upbeat sunshine pop. As they tend to do while on stage, almost monday transported fans to summertime coastal California […]
Artist Spotlight: Bahjat plots comeback course with latest single; talks musical reboot and what’s up next
It’s been a long year without him but A-pop trailblazer Bahjat is back with his latest single, “Loco”. After going from the top of his game on social media to being ridiculed by the masses for his creative expression, Bahjat is ready to reintroduce himself and his music to a fandom that never left him […]
Show Review: Ripe brings feel-good fun to Phoenix on the Get Sweet Tour
Ripe doesn’t want you to sit still. The Boston-born band is on a mission to get you (and keep you) on your feet and make sure you’re smiling the whole time. Emerging in matching varsity jackets at Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix on Thursday night, they turned the circular stage into the center of the dance […]
Gallery: Felly connects with fans at intimate Crescent Ballroom show
Downtown Phoenix was buzzing as fans packed into Crescent Ballroom for an intimate evening with Felly on Friday. The rapper-singer-producer made it clear early in the set that the grind was real—it was night 15 of the tour, and they’re not even halfway through yet. Still, you wouldn’t have known it by the energy onstage. […]
Gallery: Quinn XCII and Goth Babe give fans a mid-week boost at Arizona Financial Theatre
Quinn XCII and Goth Babe are enjoying the journey, bringing the LOOK! I’m Alive Tour (supporting Quinn’s album of the same name) across the U.S. and making a stop in Phoenix for a night with good friends and even better vibes. Despite some brief sound issues, both artists were very clearly having fun on stage […]
Show Review: Lily Fitts kicks off headlining tour in Phoenix
Tuesday night at The Rebel Lounge in Phoenix marked an important moment for rising indie artist Lily Fitts as the singer-songwriter launched her first-ever headlining tour. With local support from Izzy Mahoubi and touring partner Elias Hix, the night offered a snapshot of three distinct artists at different points in their journeys, each contributing to […]
Show Review: The Head and the Heart is warm and inviting at Arizona Financial Theatre
Tuesday night at Arizona Financial Theatre saw The Head and The Heart bring their Aperture Tour to downtown Phoenix, filling the room with the kind of warmth and connection that has defined their career. The evening began with Tyler Ballgame, whose relaxed stage presence and warm songwriting pulled the audience in from the very first […]